Granite…Not Just for Kitchens!
Often times, when people are looking for granite, it is for their kitchen countertops and islands. While granite is a great option for the kitchen, it also works well for fireplace surrounds, vanity tops, laundry tops, and bar tops. With hundreds of remnants available in our granite stock you will be sure to find a color selection that is both, unique and fitting for any of your projects.
Start by faxing, emailing, or calling us with dimensions of the project you are doing. We will be happy to provide you with a bid within 24 hours. If you already have a specific color in mind we would be happy to check our stock for availability. If you have no color idea in mind, feel free to stop into our showroom and view the hundreds of remnants that we have available.
Start the year off by sprucing up some areas in your home with beautiful granite that will last a lifetime.
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Angie
Posted in Company, Granite on January 4th, 2008 by Angie | | 12 Comments
on January 4th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
I have been researching Granite lately and came across your website. The blog idea has been really interesting and you brought up some good points. Here’s my sitch: I want a new house. My husband says no. I counter-offer with some remodeling of the kitchen including new countertops. My husband wants to go with Cambria. He says it’s more durable and over-all it’s cleaner. What are your thoughts on the difference between your products? Thank you.
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on January 7th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
I can appreciate your dilemma. Hopefully your husband will consider the remodel. To address your husbands misconceptions about granite, I will start off by saying that granite is the hardest countertop surface you can find, as there is no resin (plastic) in granite. To give you more detailed information on the cleanabilty, click on this link to find the results of a study that was conducted http://www.marble-institute.com/industryresources/sanitation.cfm. “The findings of the report show significant cleanability advantages of natural granite countertops over almost all other commonly found countertop surface materials.” Thanks for reading!
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on January 8th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Angie, I tried the website you suggested but the article doesn’t come up? Do you have any other links I can try. My husband likes his facts and figures, so any info I can relay to him would be so helpful! For example, if one wanted to, they can use the countertop as a cutting board, correct? I also would like you to know I appreciate your fast response. For my husbands sake I emailed Cambria about 1 1/2 weeks ago and still haven’t heard back. Customer Service goes a long way in my book!
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on January 9th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Kendra, you may just have to type the link in if it does not work properly. If that doesn’t work let me know. As far as cutting on your countertops, that is fine. The only thing to be aware of in that case is that your knives might become dull from cutting directly on the granite.
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on January 9th, 2008 at 4:15 pm
Wow, you do a wonderful job blogging. You must really enjoy being the owner/operator of a successful granite business. Do you feel that antique finished stones provide an alternative look to traditional polished granite? Do you feel that antique Emerald Pearl has a softer look than regular Emerald Pearl but still maintains the iridescent accents that make the stone so popular? I’m concerned if we install antique Emerald Pearl we will loose that incredible mica flecking. My research tells me that antique stones have a textured surface and are the perfect complement for simple or rustic design kitchens. With that said, would you agree? I will have my husband send you our plans.
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on January 10th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Thank you for your comments. I am not the owner of Paramount Granite Company, but rather the Customer Service Manager. The antique finish is definitely a more rustic/textured look. To respond to your questions, I have not seen Emerald Pearl in an antiqued finish. I can assume based on the materials that I have seen with the antiqued finish that it would compromise some of the iridescent mica reflection that is typical of polished Emerald Pearl granite. We have samples of other material with an antique finish in our showroom. We would be happy to help you explore your options.
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on January 10th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Angie,
Thank you for your quick attention to this blog. I apoligize for thinking that you were the owner of ParaMount Granite. From your knowledge on natural stone crystals, I assummed incorrectly. The owner of ParaMount Granite should be proud to have you on staff! My husband, Leonard will be calling you later today.
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on January 14th, 2008 at 11:53 am
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on February 24th, 2008 at 10:03 am
Angie,
Is it okay to use antique finished granite in the kitchen? I really like the look but I am concerned about the porosity and keeping it clean. What do you think? Have you seen it done and how did it work out?
Thanks, Jeff
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on February 25th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Jeff,
You can definitely use an antiqued finish on kitchen countertops. We do like to make customer’s aware that having an antiqued or honed finish may make your countertops more susceptible to staining and scratching versus a polished finish. You might just need to be a little more careful with the care and maintenance of the antiqued finish. It is a unique beautiful look.
Thanks for reading!
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on January 30th, 2009 at 11:04 am
Very interesting post you wrote. Glad I have stumbled upon it. Cheers!
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Barb Reply:
January 30th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
I appreciate your comments.
Thanks!
Barb
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